Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Thursday administered the oath of protection, justice and empowerment of women as he flagged off the ‘Mukhyamantri Mahtari Nyay Rath Yatra’ here.
In the first phase, the "rath" will cover the districts of Durg, Raipur, Rajnandgaon, Balodabazar-Bhatapara, Mahasamund, Janjgir-Champa, Gariaband, Dhamtari and Kanker.
The remaining districts will be covered in the next phase, Chhattisgarh State Commission for Women Chairperson Dr Kiranmayee Nayak said.
She said the event was an initiative of the Chhattisgarh State Commission for Women for spreading legal awareness among every woman, educated or uneducated.
The vehicle will play short films, messages and brochures related to especially women aware about various legal provisions and their constitutional rights.
Nayak added that each vehicle will have two advocates. They will hear the grievances of women, guide them and provide advice. Women can also submit applications for resolution of their grievances to the Women's Commission.